First US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware update released

Merely days after it released its new flagship, Samsung today rolled out the first US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware update. It’s a minor update that weighs in at 81.63MB. The changelog doesn’t reveal much because this update doesn’t bring much to begin with. The first US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 firmware bears version number N950U1UEU1AQI5. The changelog mentions that it improves stability for the...

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 18, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9 and more!

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we published today. Deals Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 63% off Firmware News Android 7.0 Nougat update...

Accessing notifications on the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 is now easier

Samsung removed the home, back and recent apps buttons from the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. It added support for new gestures to make up for that. For example, you can swipe up and down anywhere on the home screen to launch the app drawer. Samsung could have offered a simple gesture to access the notifications panel but it didn’t. It’s making amends now. You might find yourself stretching out your...

Firmware Update Magazine: September 18, 2017

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future. To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine in new designs every week. It will always include the important details about firmware updates such as the firmware versions, device model numbers,...

You can now use 2D apps in VR, thanks to PhoneCast VR’s new update

PhoneCast VR is an app was released two months ago for the Gear VR. It makes various third-party video streaming and video player apps compatible with Samsung’s virtual reality headset, allowing users to watch videos on a 200-inch virtual screen. Now, a new version of the PhoneCast VR has been released, which makes it compatible with popular 2D apps. The PhoneCast app’s Labs feature enables users...

Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 63% off

For a limited time only, you can bag yourself Samsung’s Dual-Port Car Fast Charger, which is capable of charging a Fast Charge-enabled handset from 0 to 50% in around half an hour, for just $17.25 (63% off). If you like the sound of this promotion and want to take advantage of it, hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry though as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal and it’ll probably...

Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 spotted running Android 7.1.1 Nougat

The Galaxy J5 (2016), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7 have been spotted on both Geekbench and GFXBench’s online database running Android 7.1.1, which has (almost) led us to believe that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the much-anticipated Nougat update for the devices. Truth be told, we’re feeling a little bit confused. The Galaxy J7 (2016), the Galaxy J5’s big brother, has already...

Samsung’s teamed up with Lego to release a Ninjago Movie Edition of the Galaxy Kids Tab

Samsung has teamed up with Lego to release a ruggedized Galaxy Kids Tab. The slate, which is aimed at infants, comes complete with branding from the entertainment giant’s latest animated movie, Ninjago, as well as Samsung’s Kids Suite. Under the hood, the Galaxy Kids Tab 7.0 Lego Ninjago Movie Edition (try saying that after a night on the town) sports a 7-inch display, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor,...

Galaxy S9 could sport an in-house camera sensor that’s capable of shooting at 1,000 fps

Samsung is working on a camera sensor that’s capable of shooting at one-thousand frames per second (fps) to rival the one on board the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Premium, according to a new report published by ETNews. The sensor is expected to enter mass production in November, leaving plenty of time for it to be included in the upcoming Galaxy S9, which could be launched as soon as January, if recent leaks and rumors are anything to go by. Related: Galaxy...

Best Galaxy Note 8 cases that don’t break the bank

You may be searching for the best Galaxy Note 8 cases now that Samsung has released the handset. Here’s a list of five such cases that have their own unique aspects. The most important detail here is that they don’t break the bank. So if you want to buy any one of these best Galaxy Note 8 cases click on the links provided below. It’s best that you do. After all, not many people want to carry around...

Android 7.0 Nougat update released for the Galaxy On Nxt in India

Samsung has started distributing the Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy On Nxt in India. The upgrade bundles all of the exciting new features you’d expect to find baked into Nougat, as well as the firm’s coveted Dual Messenger feature, which debuted on the Galaxy A (2017) and Galaxy J (2017) series earlier this year. Here’s the full changelog: Android 7.0 Nougat New UX (Samsung Experience) Improved usability of Multi-Window Improved usability of...

You can now meet 17th century artist Rembrandt in virtual reality

Samsung has been consistently releasing a lot of virtual reality apps, games, and videos for the Gear VR. Now, a new app by virtual reality studio Force Field has been released for the VR headset which lets users meet Rembrandt, a 17th century Dutch artist. The Meeting Rembrandt app takes you back to 17th century Amsterdam and recreates Rembrandt’s home and surroundings in virtual reality. You can watch the entire creative process behind the making...

Buy unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 in US via eBay

Samsung usually releases dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones and that’s true for the Galaxy Note 8 as well. The company started taking pre-orders for the unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 in markets across Europe last month. It hasn’t started doing that officially in the United States. However, customers in the US can now buy unlocked dual-SIM Galaxy Note 8 from eBay. The model available via eBay is what’s referred to as the international...

Samsung finally lets us disable the Bixby button

The dedicated Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ didn’t really serve any meaningful purpose until last month when Bixby Voice was rolled out globally. Before the global release of Bixby Voice, the dedicated button could only be used for Bixby Home. Most users didn’t feel the need for Bixby Home to have a dedicated key. Third-party apps were developed that allowed them to remap the button...